Did you know?

While it is mandatory to list the 13 core nutrients on the Nutrition Facts table, declaring the following nutrients is optional: folate, magnesium, niacin, phosphorous, potassium, riboflavin, selenium, thiamine, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin D, vitamin E, zinc, and other vitamins and minerals.

How to use the Nutrition Facts table

All of the information in the Nutrition Facts table is based on the serving size found at the top of the Nutrition Facts table.

Compare the serving size on the Nutrition Facts table to the amount of food you actually eat.

For example, if the serving size of bread on the Nutrition Facts table is one slice, but you eat two slices, you need to double the amounts listed on the Nutrition Facts table to understand how much of the nutrients and calories you are eating.

Learn more about how to compare and choose healthier foods when shopping.

Did you know?

Most Canadians use the Nutrition Facts table to:

Learn about a food's nutritional value (calories and nutrients).

See if a food contains a little (5% DV or less) or a lot (15% DV or more) of a nutrient.